Director, Business Continuity Risk Management, Canada & Caribbean at RBC — NeverHard
Director, Business Continuity Risk Management, Canada & Caribbean at RBC in Toronto, Ontario. Skills: Business Continuity Management, Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, operational resilience. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
RBC
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Type
contract
Required skills:
Business Continuity Management
Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
operational resilience
What is the Opportunity?
Join RBC's Group Risk Management team as Director, Business Continuity Risk Management (BCRM) for Canada & Caribbean. In this second line of defense role, you will lead the implementation and oversight of our BCRM program across the region. You will direct a team to strengthen operational resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, embed robust risk management practices, and partner with business leaders to drive program effectiveness and adoption.
What will you do?
Lead Your Team & Drive Strategy
Direct and mentor a team responsible for BCRM program execution across Canada and Caribbean regions
Contribute to and execute the BCRM vision, strategy, and operating model specific to your region
Ensure alignment with RBC Enterprise BCRM Policy & Standards and regulatory requirements
Identify emerging operational risks and direct research into areas of elevated risk
Build a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and risk awareness
Lead Oversight & Control
Provide independent oversight and challenge at senior levels, a critical responsibility of our second line of defense
Manage comprehensive monitoring, oversight, and control programs covering all key BCRM requirements
Conduct thematic reviews and policy adherence monitoring assessments to drive continuous improvement
Oversee remediation of identified issues with accountability and rigor
Provide oversight on the design and effectiveness of internal control environment
Provide Expert Advice & Insights
Advise senior management and executives on BCRM risk mitigation strategies and emerging industry trends
Represent RBC with regulators as a trusted business continuity risk management subject matter expert
Generate actionable risk insights and reporting that directly inform executive decision-making
Support implementation of operational risk management initiatives across the region
Build Stakeholder Partnerships
Foster collaborative relationships with business leaders to drive program adoption and effectiveness
Enable first line of defense in establishing appropriate operational risk appetite aligned with strategic objectives
Champion risk management behaviors and accountability across all lines of defense
Engage Externally
Participate in industry committees, forums, and BCRM associations to stay current with leading practices
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
Proven BCRM experience in financial services or highly regulated industries, with demonstrated success in large-scale global matrix environments
Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and governance structures
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSFI) and compliance expectations
Ability to balance competing priorities with exceptional time management and results orientation
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions at senior levels
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication capabilities
Strong facilitation and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to engage senior executives and committees
Nice-to-Have:
Industry professional accreditation or certification
Experience in Third Party Risk Management, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery
What’s in it for you?
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Flexible work/life balance options
Job Skills
Adaptability
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Business Oriented
Conflict Management
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Emerging Technologies
Group Problem Solving
Personal Initiative
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